Synopsis
This beautiful, award winning book is the result of a collaboration between the author and historian, Dale Ludwig, and internationally known artist, John Seerey-Lester. The first version of the book was a leather-bound, signed and numbered limited edition, accompanied by an elegant signed and numbered print, entitled Queen of the Night, which was marketed to island residents and Useppa members. This version is a hardbound trade version of the book. The book is a novel based on real events, thoroughly researched and validated by experts whenever possible, and is a unique representation of the island s remarkable history from 7,000 BC when the Calusa Indians occupied the island, through the Union Army s presence, Cuban fishermen, even the CIA before the Bay of Pigs invasion and finally to today. The story, which is a microcosm of America s history, is supported by more than 80 beautiful Seerey-Lester paintings. The pictures and words combine to tell a powerful story. Useppa A Passage in Time won the Independent Publisher s Silver Literary Award for Best Regional Fiction in the Southeast US. This project has consumed and inspired me for nearly two years, says historian and novelist, Dale Ludwig. As I got deeper into the research, a terrific story about this tiny island s rich and unbelievable history emerged, a history that is a microcosm of events that shaped not only Florida, but the entire US. As time wore on, I became enchanted by the island s history. The result is a Novel based on real events . The story is beautifully supported by more than 80 paintings by John Seerey-Lester. The artist commented As I read the manuscript that Dale created, I was instantly inspired because he painted pictures for me with his words. Passages Press: e-mail: passagespress@msn.com Phone (941) 966-2163
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About the Author
About the Author: Dale Ludwig had his first novel published over ten years ago while pursuing a career as a mild-mannered media-marketing officer in the financial services area. Dale, who views life as a series of pasages, has made several important passages himself - early on from TV talent to TV production to developing and directing elaborate multi-media presentations. Then on to a dual life as a novelist, by day ghost for and helping numerous key executives throughout the financial services industry manage relations with their most important constituents and by night turning real events into even more novel ideas. As a published novelist he is now devoting his time to developing several related non-fiction pieces built around the Passage in Time concept, which uses fictional prose to bring the thoughts, words and actions of real characters to life. His passion for history made the research and writing of Useppa, a Passage in Time, a fulfilling challenge. The result became a true labor of love as the island's soul captured him as it has so many of the characters depicted in this story. He lives in Florida and Cape Cod with his wife Christine. About the Artist: With work hanging at the White House and in permanent, private and museum collections throughout the world, John Seerey-Lester (the man in the Panama Hat) has become one of the most renowned wildlife and plein air artists in the world today. His passion is to paint outdoors from life, which has led him to the wilds of Africa, India, China, the Arctic, and Antarctica, as well as Central and South America. Alaska and Canada have also been favorite locations for John. Now he brings this passion to Useppa Island and his other interest, painting nostalgic and historic scenes. Formerly an editor and an advertising executive, he has been painting professionally since 1974. He now has over 350 limited edition prints on the market. John's images have a mysterious and a mystical appeal, directly related to his abiliity to paint the unusual. His skill in painting mist, and atmospheric night scenes is evidenced in many of the paintings in this book. Today he lives in Florida, with his wife and fellow wildlife artist Suzie, whom he married in January 2000 on Useppa Island.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dust jacket in good condition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Moderate loosening to binding. Secure packaging for safe delivery. Seller Inventory # 1243264801